Which of these two sculptures would you consider to be an example of
"jijora"?

Would you consider these to be actual portraits or idealistic representation
of people?

Ife bronze bust

Ife terracotta

"Odo"
= Relative youthfulness

How does the texture of this object convey the impression of youthfulness?

What are the social qualities associated with youthfulness?

Ife terracotta

"Pipe"
= Completeness

Why would an artist choose to create a complete figure as opposed to
a partial figure?

Can you identify the distinguishing features that convey status on both
figures?

Bronze figure of an Oni

Ibeji wooden figure

"Gigun"
= Relative staightness

Would you consider these figures relatively straight?

Do the lines of these figures convey a feeling of balance?

Ibeji wooden figures

"Wiwulo"
= Functionality

Consider how these shrine sculptures intensify worship?

Wooden figure of Shango

Yoruba shrine sculpture

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